Tia Overway
About Tia Overway
Tia Overway is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Tia Overway is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Government Relations Practice
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Poyner Spruill LLP
Education: Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2023
Location: Raleigh, NC
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